Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs Redmi Note 12 Explorer
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads — 76/100 vs 54/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,231,636 vs 729,766); the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is noticeably lighter (207g vs 229g).
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Higher AnTuTu: 3231636 vs 729766
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1032
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2507
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
- Faster charging: 210W vs 120W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 207g vs 229g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs the Redmi Note 12 Explorer, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 22 points higher (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | 3231636 | 729766 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1032 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2507 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 210W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $830 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 210W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and Redmi Note 12 Explorer, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 342.8% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (92/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (76/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 22 points (76/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ over the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a better fit for everyday use.